Rebels Behind Bars: How Did Declaration Signers Land in the Castillo de San Marcos?

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00 AM

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Rebels Behind Bars: How Did Declaration Signers Land in the Castillo de San Marcos?

Join historian Robert Ryals for coffee, pastries, and an eye-opening talk about a surprising Revolutionary War story. Did you know three of the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence—Thomas Hayward, Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge—were imprisoned at St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos? Discover the twists of loyalty, war, and captivity that brought these patriots to Florida. Free Event – Reservations recommended due to limited seating.